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Davenhall Family History

Davenhall Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ravenell, Darnall, Arendall, Dagenhart, Marshall, Averill, Davenport

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Where is the Davenhall family from?

You can see how Davenhall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davenhall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Davenhall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Davenhall families living in Staffordshire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Davenhall's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Davenhall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Davenhall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Davenhall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Davenhall. 100% of Davenhall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Davenhall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Davenhall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davenhall census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 56 immigration records available for the last name Davenhall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Davenhall. For the veterans among your Davenhall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davenhall lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Davenhall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Davenhall in 1965 was 76, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Davenhall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Davenhall ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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